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@Lichtenbergian If #Dorico is no deal, you might try to convert your compositions to #MusicXML, an open standard, and get used to #MuseScore as described here https://musescore.org/en/node/273075

Unfortunately, your situation of not being able to access your compositions after #Finale shut down is a typical example of the downsides when you depend on #proprietary formats and #NonFreeSoftware as a #musician. :thinking_rms:

I had a hard time migrating from #GuitarPro to #TuxGuitar and I feel like I must move on to MuseScore, though its capabilities for tabs is limited (or different) in the way I am using it at the moment. However, you are can explore new methodologies in the process of learning a new tool. 🙃

And in my opinion you will always win when you choose #FreeSoftware and #OpenStandards for your projects. At least somebody is able to pick it up and proceed where you have stopped working or convert it into current formats. :hacker: